The Washington critic., 1887-07-12
ENERGY AND THRIFT.
The Leading Business Houses Of the
National Capital.
OUR LOCAL INDUSTRIES.
Academy of Holy Gross,

d. D., pastor Of St. Matthew'S Church, ap-
piled to the Superior Of tho Sisters Of Holy
Cross (the renowned Mother Angela, whose
name and deeds in the causo Of education
were becoming wide-spread) for sisters to
take charge Of the school In connection
with his church. Sisters Sebastian and Nativ.
ity, both now dead, but living in the mem
ory and heart OF many Washingtonian,
were selected by Mother Angela for the new
field Of labor in the heart OF the Nation's
Capital. The growth Of the school was so
rapid that other sisters were sent for and
larger buildIpgs secured. In 1877 Sister
Nativity, who was wisely and successfully
directing the M-street school, was recalled
10 Indiana by the Superiors, who hoped the
change Of climate would repair her shat.
tered health, but shortly after she passed
away. Sister La Salette succeeded Sister
Nativity as superioress. Owing to her mas
terly abilities the school not only flourished,
but also attracted the admiration and the
children OF many OF our most intelligent and
respected citizens Of every denomination.
Through the life-ipepiriDg energy Of Sister
La salette that noble institution Of learning,
the Academy Of Holy Gross, sprang Into
existence. In the epringof 1878 the ground
on which the academy stands was purchased
for Sl1 ,0C0. Tho Rev. DR.. White died be-
fore the foundation was laid, but his words:
'Put up building worthy OF the Church
and OF your community" were literally
fulfilled. Rev. Francis Boyle, who sue
ceeded DR.. White as pastor of 1t. Mat.
thew's, ratified the work and encouraged
the workers. The massive building, which
is OF red brick, with handsome stone trim
miDgs, cost 600. 1t was completed, oc-
cupied and chartered In 1879. Since 10
THIS school has continued to give substan-
tial proofs Of its usefulness and efficiency,
but the scholastic year just closed has been
the most successful In its history. Besides
the senior, preparatory, junior aud minim
departments there are attached to the
academy Kindergarten and department
| for little boys. The course OF studies EN-
braces the useful and ornamental. Before
| graduating the young ladies must not only
have followed the studies peculiar to each
| class, but they mutt also have passed a
| creditable examination in the higher mathe-
MATES, logic, natural and mental philoso-
| ply, literature, history, astronomy, chem
istry, botany, geology, rhetoric, criticism of
authors and bookkeeping. French, Latin,
| German and the rudiments OF drawing
and vocal music form part OF the general
course. The musical reputation of the
academy is unsurpassed by that OF any In
stitution in the city. The art department,
too, is worthy OF It's name. There are
twenty sisters at Holy Gross, thirteen are
| engaged In the work at the academy, three
have charge of st. Matthews Institute, on
X street, and four Of st. Augustine's school
for colored children. The academy will re-
| open the first Monday in September, but
| pupils will be received and graded accord
Ing to their qualifications any time during
the year.
Il. F. McCauily n Co.
Tally-Ho Stables, o street, between
Ninth and Tenth northwest, one OF the
| Ia al, L.
the city, covering 103xlO0, with coach
house l03x50 feet on ground floor, with
same size on second floor with elevator, can
accommodate 75 head of horses, with 10
large-size box stalls, built with all modern
improvements, and especially adapted for
the care and convenience Of private turn
outs, with lock closets for the use OF each
turnout, and a fine harness room. Special
attention given to boarding horses and fur
ni.hing first-class monthly turnouts. For
hire: Landaus, coupes Victorias, wagon
ette surrys, buggies aud saddle horses, and
always on hand iirst-class stock Of sale
horses. Mr.. McCaully was born In Leb-
anon, Pa, in 1866; left Lebanon In 1869 to
seek his fortune in the West, aud since that
time has been engaged In the care OF
horses, u business which he thoroughly
understands. He entered his present place
Of business October /, 1855, as partner to
l
bought Mr.. Thompson's half interest, after
wards selling the same to A. s. johnson.
A. II. Moran.
There is no branch of industry in which
the general public is more interested than
in that of the manufacture and sale OF
boots and shoes, and the production of a
genuine article in this line; nor is there any
part of ones wardrobe in which really
good article is more appreciated. Long ex-
pericnce, good Judgment aud strict integ-
rity are requisites for those who would en-
Joy the benefit accruing from such ar
establishment. Prominent among such
should be mentiontC the house at No. lO2l
Seventh street northwest whose proprietor
is the subject of this article. Mr. A. +
Moran was born 10 Maryland, In 1851, came
to this city In 1867, has been connected with
the shoe business from early youth, and al
his present location for twenty years. This
beautiful store Is 10 by laO feet In dimen
tions, in which will always be found full
assortment OF everything pertaining to tn,
shoe business. Mr.. Moran makes a spe.
calty Of his three-dollar ladies' and gentle
mems shoe, which cannot be excelled 10
quality or price.
william sauter.
Among the leading flrms engaged In thu
manufacture OF vehicles in this city is tina
of Mr.. Wm. Sauter, located at 62S aud 63t
X street, and 62S Massachusetts, avenue
MIR. Sauter commenced business more thar
twenty years since, and this commodiou
establishment, fronting on two streets, \
and Massachusetts, avenue, is substantial
evidence Of his success. A large number o.
skilled workmen are employed and nothing
but the best material is used, and all kial'
OF vehicles are manufactured, making
specially Of wagon building and all kinds o
repairing. A portion Of the building Is oc
cupled as repository, while there Is ampl
room for the convenient and systemati,
working of this extensive establishment
The subject of this article is native OF Ger
many, came tu the United States In earl,
youth and received his education in thi
country. His energy, practical science ant
good Judgment has brought him the sue
cess he so richly deserves.
j. Shughrue.
Prominent among the active business mel
of Seventh street will be found the gentle
man whose name heads this article, loeatet
at No. 1l03 Seventh street northwest. Mr.
Shugbrue is a native OF Ireland; born II
lS4S; came to this country In 1852, making
Washington his home, and has resided her,
ever since. Learning the stove business II
early life, his long experience and close at
tention to business and aiiable manner Ia
secured to him the prominence he so vel
deserves. This establishment is complete
In all Of Its appointments, the proprietor
practical knoul ledge of the business, skille'
workmen and carrying large stock Of tn
latest improvements in all articles useI
In house heating, he is prepared to fill an
order in his line at the shortest notice. H'
makes hot-air furnaces a specially.
Il. j. Ashby,
| uhOsa antInunrIan hnnkstnrn IA at 100
Pennsylvania avenue, commenced seye
years ago in the same locality, since whic
time large additions have been made 1
Government books increasing the value Q
the stock from s., 900 to 81, 600, part of whic
Is at Y2l \ street northMest. Mr.. Ashb